Busiro Vs Bulemezi – Mandela National Stadium, Namboole (4 PM)
3rd Place Playoff:
Buddu Vs Kyadondo SS (11 AM)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), a key partner with the Buganda Kingdom has confirmed the match officials for the final of the 2019 Masaza cup match between Busiro and Bulemezi , the third-place play-off between Buddu and Kyadondo at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Saturday 26th October 2019.
Brian-Miiro Nsubuga -FIFA-Referee to handle the final
FIFA referee Brian Miiro Nsubuga will be teh centre referee. He will be assisted by Mark Ssonko and Catherine Nagadya as the first and second assistant referees respectively.
Mark Ssonko will be the first the assistant
The fourth official will be Sabila Ali with Katumba George as the Referee’s Assessor.
Before the opening match, there will be a third-place playoff match between Buddu and Kyadondo.
Kimera Rashid will officiate the third-place playoff as the center referee; assisted by Kalule Micheal (first assistant) and Kato Rashid as the second assistant while Bakisula Ali and Kirumira Festus will be the forth official and referees’ assessor respectively
Uganda National Senior Football Team the Crested Cranes has been drawn in group B of the CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup from 14th – 23rd November 2019 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Crested Cranes is grouped with Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti.
The first group game for Crested Cranes will be against Djibouti on Friday 15th November at Chamanzi Stadium.
Crested Cranes team that beat Ethiopia 2-1 in CECAFA 2018: L-R (Back Row) Ruth Aturo (GK), Yudaya Nakayenze, Fiona Nabbumba, Grace Aluka, Nankya Shadia, and Viola Namuddu. (Front Row) Tracy Akiror Jones (Capt), Zaina Namuleme, Lillian Mutuuzo, Juliet Nalukenge and Norah Alupo.
On Sunday 17th November, Crested Cranes will battle against rivals Ethiopia before entertaining neighbors Kenya on Tuesday 19th November at Chamanzi Stadium.
The best two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals to be played on 21st November while the third-place playoff and the final is slated for Saturday 23rd November at Chamanzi Stadium.
Crested Cranes defeated both Ethiopia and Kenya 2-1 and 1-0 respectively during the last CECAFA Women Championship in Kigali, Rwanda last year (2018).
The tournament will have eight National teams. The hosts and defending Champions Tanzania, Burundi, Zanzibar and South Sudan are in Group A.
Crested Cranes technical team
FUFA has appointed Kawempe Muslim SS and U-17 Girls’ National team coach Ayub Khalifan to reinforce the technical team of the Crested Cranes headed by Faridah Bulega, Edward Kaziba (1st Assistant) and goalkeeping coach James Magala.
The appointment is for the period the Crested Cranes will be in Tanzania for the CECAFA Women Senior Challenge cup in Tanzania from 14th-23rd November 2019.
Ayub will be one of the two assistant coaches during the CECAFA Women Senior Challenge cup in Tanzania.
Crested Cranes has been drawn in Group B with Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti.
Crested Cranes Team Officials
Faridah Bulega-Head Coach
Edward Kaziba-Assistant Coach
Ayub Khalifan- 2nd Assistant coach
Olive Mbekeka-Fitness Coach
James Magala-Goal keeping coach
Paul Ssali-Team Coordinator
Mable Kabatalindwa-Team Doctor
Prossy Nalwada-Equipment Manager
CECAFA WOMEN CHALLENGE CUP 2019
Group A
Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.
Group B
Tanzania, Burundi, Zanzibar and South Sudan.
Full Fixtures:
14th November 2019
Burundi – Zanzibar (Chamanzi)
Tanzania – South Sudan (Chamanzi)
15th November 2019
Ethiopia – Kenya (Chamanzi)
Uganda– Djibouti (Chamanzi)
16th November 2019
South Sudan – Zanzibar (Chamanzi)
Burundi – Tanzania (Chamanzi)
17th November 2019
Kenya – Djibouti (Chamanzi)
Uganda – Ethiopia (Chamanzi)
18th November 2019
South Sudan – Burundi (Chamanzi)
Zanzibar – Tanzania (Chamanzi)
19th November 2019
Djibouti – Ethiopia (Chamanzi)
Kenya – Uganda (Chamanzi)
MAIN PHOTO:Crested Cranes Team that played against Ethiopia in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifiers: L-R (Back row) Ruth Aturo (GK), Hasfa Nassuna, Grace Aluka, Yudaya Nakayenze, Shadia Nankya, and Viola Namuddu. L-R (Front row) Captain Tracy Johns Akiror, Fazila Ikwaput, Resty Nanziri, Fauzia Najjemba and Aisha Namukisa.
FUFA has officially launched the campaign for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Cameroon.
The launch was held at the FUFA House in Kampala on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019 during a special press conference.
The campaign for the first home match between Uganda Cranes and Malawi on 17th November 2019 has been codenamed ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’
Why did FUFA go for ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes?
When Uganda Cranes host Malawi at the Mandela National Stadium Namboole on 17th November 2019, it will exactly be 366 days since the National Senior team last played at this stadium.
The match campaign codenamed ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ has been derived from the date when Uganda Cranes last played against Cape Verde on 17th November 2018, on that day striker Patrick Henry Kaddu scored to confirm Uganda’s berth at AFCON 2019 in Egypt.
Uganda Cranes will open the 2021 AFCON Campaign on 13th November 2019 in Ouagadougou against Burkina Faso.
Let all Uganda Cranes fans say: ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ on 17th November 2019.
Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021- Cameroon
Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes – 13th November 2019 – Ouagadougou (10 PM)
*Uganda Cranes will travel on a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines Bombardier departing Entebbe International Airport on 12th November 2019 and will return on 14th November 2019 after the game. 30 slots have been reserved for the fans at $1500 each to travel to Burkina Faso.
The Uganda Airlines Bombardier that will be chartered by FUFA to Burkina Faso
Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames – 17th November 2019 (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 PM)
Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes –13th November 2019 – Ouagadougou (10 PM)
*Uganda Cranes will travel with a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines Bombardier departing Entebbe International Airport on 12th November 2019 and will return on 14th November 2019 after the game. 30 Airtickets have been reserved for the fans.
Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi – 17th November 2019 (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 PM)
*Special rate for schools; Ticket- 10,000/= per person
*Early bird tickets at 15,000/=
FUFA has officially launched the campaign for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Cameroon.
The launch was held at the FUFA Headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday, 23rd November 2019 during a special press conference addressed by the Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha, Vice President Darius Mugoye, Uganda Cranes Coach Johnathan McKinstry and Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza
The campaign for the first home match between Uganda Cranes and Malawi on 17th November 2019 has been code-named ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’
When Uganda Cranes host Malawi at the Mandela National Stadium Namboole on 17th November 2019, it will exactly be 366 days since the Cranes played at this stadium and won that match 1-0 against Cape Verde to book a successive berth back to the AFCON.
Partick Kaddu scored the game’s solitary goal.
The campaign name has been derived from the fact that it will be exactly 366 days since the Cranes last played at Namboole Stadium.
Striker Patrick Henry Kaddu jumps high to head home the ball at Mandela National Stadium, NambooleL-R: FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha, Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry and FUFA Deputy CEO- Football Decolas Kiiza at the launch of the Uganda Cranes AFCON 2021 Campaign under the theme ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ for the match against Malawi on 17th November 2019
The campaign kicks off with an away fixture in Ouagadougou against Burkina Faso on the 13th November 2019 before the home game on 17th November 2019 with Malawi.
FUFA to charter Bombardier (Uganda Airlines) for Uganda Cranes to Burkina Faso
Given the time span between the two games, FUFA has confirmed a chartered flight courtesy of the Uganda Airlines to fly the Uganda Cranes and fans .
The chartered flight will depart Entebbe International Airport on 12th November for the match on 13th November and return on the 14th November 2019.
‘We are very grateful to the Government of Uganda for the support and our sponsors Airtel Uganda. Other partners BIDCO, BetLion, NIC Holdings, Nile Special, Ecobank and Uganda Tourism Board. Today gives us another opportunity tokeep writing history in Ugandan football. The launch of the AFCON 2021 campaign shows our desire to see the Uganda Cranes keep delivering on the continent. We know the value of this campaign. When we win we give our fans happiness. We shall give the coach Jonathan McKinstry maximum support. To ease the travel, we have chartered Uganda Airlines Bombardier to fly the Uganda Cranes. I am urging the fans to turn up in big numbers to give us the 12th player when we host Malawi at Namboole stadum’ Ag FUFA President Justus Mugisha
The Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha during the press conference when the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ campaign was launched
FUFA has financed a chartered flight fo the Uganda Cranes but we have reserved 30 seats for fans who wish to travel with the team at a fee of $1500 per head (Full board, obe night accommodation) and access to the stadium.
‘We are now beginning the AFCON 2021 qualification campaign. I have been around three weeks now but have been able to gather some information about the players and our opponents including an international friendly match away to Ethiopia. Traveling to Ouagadougou with a chartered flight by federation is a very great move and assistance to travel to West Africa. It is expected to be a very difficult game for us but Uganda Cranes away record has improved alot’ Jonathan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes Head Coach
Jonthan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes Head Coach during the press conference when the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ campaign was launched. He briefed media on his technical plans.
‘We thank the Government of Uganda for the continued support over time and again. Special regards to all our sponsors and partners, the media and fans. We need your support in this very campaign’ said FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye.
FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye during the press conference when the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ campaign was launched at FUFA HouseDecolas Kiiza, Deputy CEO- Football during the press conference when the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ campaign was launched on Wednesday
‘We shall use a chartered flight to Burkina Faso, fully financed by FUFA aboard Uganda Airlines Bombardier departing Entebbe International Airport on 12th November 2019 and will return on 14th November 2019 after the game. We have also introduced a new category for schools to pay UGX 10,000 per child. The early bird tickets will alosbe on market’ noted FUFA Deputy CEO- Football, Decolas Kiiza
Uganda Cranes coach Johnathan McKinstry (L) with FUFA Football Development Committee Chairman Chris Kalibbala carrying a placard promoting the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’
The head coach McKinstry will name the provisional team next Wednesday, 30th October 2019.
Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes – 13th November 2019 – Ouagadougou (10 PM)
Uganda Cranes will travel with a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines Bombardier departing Entebbe International Airport on 12th November 2019 and will return on 14th November 2019 after the game.
30 Air-tickets have been reserved for the fans at $1500 each
Uganda Cranes Vs Malawi Flames – 17th November 2019 (Mandela National Stadium, Namboole – 4 PM)
*Early bird tickets will cost 15,000/- & School going children organised in groups will each pay 10,000/=
FUFA has confirmed that there will be a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines to Burkina Faso as Uganda Cranes kick off the Total 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
This was confirmed during the press conference held at FUFA House in Mengo- Kampala on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019 during the launch of the campaign, code named ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ for the match between Uganda Cranes and Malawi on 17th November 2019.
L-R: FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye, Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha, Uganda Cranes Head coach Jonathan McKinstry and FUFA Deputy CEO-Football Decolas Kiiza during the launch of the ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ at FUFA House, Mengo
FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football, Decolas Kiiza made the communication during the press conference that was also graced by the Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha, Uganda Cranes Head coach Jonathan McKinstry, FUFA Vice President Darius Mugoye and Chris Kalibala -FUFA Football Development Committee Chairman.
‘To ease the means of transport, FUFA has chartered a flight for Uganda Cranes aboard Uganda Airlines Bombardier departing Entebbe International Airport on 12th November 2019 and return on 14th November 2019 after the game. 30 slots have been reserved for the fans with each costing $ 1500′ announced Decolas Kiiza, FUFA Deputy CEO in charge of Football
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry (left) and Decolas Kiiza during the press conference at FUFA House, Mengo in Kampala
After Uganda Cranes’ away game on 13th November 2019 in Ouagadougou at 10:00 PM, there will be another AFCON Qualifier match against Malawi on 17th November 2019 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The match campaign code named ‘366 Back to Namboole with Cranes’ has been derived from the date when Uganda Cranes last played against Cape Verde on 17th November 2018 when Patrick Henry Kaddu scored to confirm Uganda’s berth at AFCON 2019 in Egypt.
Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry welcomed the idea of the chartered flight that will help the team travel away in West Africa and return in time for the home match against Malawi.
McKinstry will name the Uganda Cranes Squad for the two matches next Wednesday, 30th October 2019.
Group games will kick-off on 21st November 2019 (Opening ceremony at Pece Stadium, Gulu)
Final to be played on 30th November 2019 (Venue to be confirmed later)
The second edition of the FUFA Drum hits the final bend with the stage set as the organising committee on Monday confirmed fixtures, dates and venues starting with the Quarter Finals.
The draws for the championship phase were conducted at the FUFA Headquarters in Mengo, Kampala to determine the two pools and venues where the remaining eight provinces will play.
Rogers Byamukama, the chairman of the FUFA Drum organising committee explained the changes with the playing format.
‘As FUFA, we are proud of the journey moved so far since the inception of the tournament last year. There are very many positives we have registered and hope there is more to come. We have made changes in the playing format to bring about excitement and more coverage for the games. We thank FUFA and the Government of Uganda for the amount of resources they have committed towards The FUFA Drum since the start and we are optimistic that before the last phase of this year’s tournament gets underway, we will have a title sponsor on board’
Rogers Byamukama addressing the media during the Quarter Finals draw of the FUFA Drum at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday morning.Lango Province players and fans celebrating Timothy Awany’s goal against Ankole in The FUFA Drum tournament.
Unlike last season, where the Provinces that advanced from the groups made it to the knockout phase, this time round, there was a preliminary group stage where eight teams qualified to the championship playoffs that will be played in Gulu and Lira districts.
The Ag. FUFA President, Justus Mugisha indicated that the FUFA Drum has produced several success stories in just two years such as taking the game of football to every part of the country and bringing together Ugandans.
‘We appreciate the reception that the people have given to the FUFA Drum. We have a good story to tell in the last two years because the tournament has given people a sense of belonging. The cultural leaders have embraced it and rallied their subjects to support the teams. We thank the Government, FIFA and partners like NIC Holdings and Uganda Tourism Board who have offered financial support. Additionally, FUFA Drum has helped us realise that as a country, we do not have good facilities and this has created an avenue for us to engage Government and other stakeholders to make a case’
Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha addressing the media during the Quarter Finals draw of the FUFA Drum at FUFA House in Mengo on Monday morning.
In the draws conducted today, title holders Buganda, last season’s runners up Westile by virtue of reaching the final last year were seeded. Buganda is the top seed for group A while West Nile leads group B.
Buganda is joined by Acholi, Bukedi and Tooro to complete group A
West Nile on the other hand, has been pitted against Lango, Busoga and Bugisu.
The games will start on 21st November 2019 with the final expected to be played on 30th November. The winner will get a cash prize of 30 million shillings.
Acholi Province starting XI lining up before the Drum Match in Palisa on Saturday 30th June 2018 against Bukedi. The two Provinces will meet again in the Quarter Finals next month. Acholi will be looking forward for revenge against Bukedi who stopped them at the same stage last year.Busoga Province team that started the match against West Nile in the 2nd leg of the FUFA Drum semifinal in Jinja last year. The two teams will meet again in the Quarter Finals next month.The 16 provinces of The FUFA Drum
How the teams qualified from the preliminary stage
Group A
Tooro- 10 points
Busoga – 10 points
Group B
Buganda -15 points
Lango- 10 points
Group C
Acholi -15 points
West Nile – 10 points
Group D
Bukedi -12 points
Bugisu- 11 points
The FUFA Drum Quarter Finals Fixtures 2019
Thursday 21.11.2019 2pm Bukedi vs Tooro -Pece Stadium, Gulu
Thursday 21.11.2019 4pm Acholi vs Buganda – Pece Stadium, Gulu
Friday 22.11.2019 2pm Busoga vs West Nile- Akiibua Stadium, Lira
Friday 22.11.2019 4pm Bugisu vs Lango -Akiibua Stadium, Lira
Saturday 23.11.2019 2pm Buganda vs Bukedi -Pece Stadium, Gulu
Saturday 23.11.2019 4pm Tooro vs Acholin-Pece Stadium, Gulu
Sunday 24.11.2019 2pm Bugisu vs West Nile vs Lngo vs Busoga -Akiibua Stadium, Lira
Sunday 24.11.2019 4pm s Lango vs Busoga -Akiibua Stadium, Lira
Monday 25.11.2019 2pm Bukedi vs Acholi -Pece Stadium, Gulu
Tuesday 26.11.2019 2pm Busoga vs Bugisu-Akiibua Stadium, Lira
Tuesday 26.11.2019 Lango vs West Nile- Akiibua Stadium, Lira
MAIN PHOTO: Buganda Province celebrating after winning the 1st Edition of The FUFA Drum in Arua. The title holders have been pooled in Group A with Acholi, Tooro and Bukedi.
As a move towards improving the officiation in the game of football, the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) holds monthly integrated training sessions to ensure all the National referees are fit and in the right state of mind to execute their duties on the pitch as expected.
A total of 50 elite referees have today undergone the training that aims at improving their performance while on duty both domestic and international.
Elite referees pay attention to CAF Instructor Catherine Adipo as she demonstrates during the fitness training at Lugogo
With the many competitions run by FUFA, the Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema believes that such pieces of training improve the referees hence proper execution while handling any given football match in terms of positioning of the referee, decision making and consistency in decisions on different matches.
‘FUFA has a number of competitions to deliver and referees must implement the 17 FUFA Laws of the game properly. We hold joint training sessions with our instructors to highlight key areas where improvement is needed ‘ noted Kalema
Chairman Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) Ronnie Kalema while speaking to the media
Developing referees helps to take the game to another level’ added Kalema
Retired referee Assessor, FIFA and CAF trained instructor Denis Batte emphasised on the aspect of reading and interpreting the laws of the game appropriately.
‘We are mainly interested in a referee who will ably integrate the technical and physical aspects during the game. We are also addressing reading and understanding the amendments and knowing how to apply them’ noted Batte.
Referees Assessor Denis Batte while speaking to the media
‘We hold such trainings to check the fitness levels of referees and make recommendations to the committee for appointments to handle respective games. We also send training programs to each referee in their regions, monitor and assess before any appointment’ noted National Referees Physical Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango
National FUFA Fitness Instructor Ali Kalyango while speaking to the media at Lugogo on Sunday
The referees that undergo such exercises are FIFA and FUFA badge holders whom we promote to officiate in the Uganda Premier league.
Rosebell Rwamuyamba (Standing L) and CAF instructor Catherine Adipo with female referees after the training on Sunday at LugogoReferees undergoing training at Lugogo on Sunday
List of participants
Benon Kamala. K
Oloya William
Makwali Robert
Madanda Ronald
Olem George
Ochom Joseph
Semere Asadu
Waiswa Muzamiru. K
Opio Deogracious Oguti
Kalibbala John Bosco
Kasalirwe Lucky
Luberanga Nicholas
Mpyangu Siraje
Balikoowa Musa Ngobi
Atiku Rahman
Kasoone George
Khalidi Muyaga
Okudra Emmanuel
Kyeyune Micheal
Lusambya Solomon
Osire Juma
Gilbert Ngyendo
Atusinguza Robson John
Mbabazi Samuel
Nassolo Elizabeth
Nakitto Marex Nkumbi
Kimayo Stephen
Zzikia Charles Edward
Ogwal Boniface
Kakembo Ahmed
Mustaphah Mafumu
Kiweewa Emmanuel
Mulindwa Hakim
Mutonyi Jane
Nabadda Shamirah
Rajab Bakasambe
Friday Noah
Batte Denis
Adipo Catherine
Kimumwe Mansur
Ndawula M.S
Nkurunziza George
Atuhaire Docus
Egesa W. Samuel
Kalema Ronnie
Amin Bbosa
Ali Tomusange
MAIN PHOTO: Assistant referees in action during the training at Lugogo on Sunday morning
TOTAL Chan 2020 Qualifiers:Uganda Cranes 3-0Burundi
*Uganda Cranes qualifies 6-0 on aggregate
Uganda Cranes qualified for the 2020 TOTAL Championship of African Nations (Chan) finals after humbling Burundi 3-0 in the return leg against Burundi played at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Saturday.
Allan Okello(20) takes on two Burundi opponents at Lugogo
Fahad Bayo, substitute Viane Ssekajugo and Allan Okello netted the goals that inspired Uganda Cranes to qualify 6-0 on aggregate.
Ssekajugo got the second in the 71st-minute moments after replacing Mike Mutyaba.
Viane Sekajugo netted the second for Uganda
The last nail in the coffin of Burundi was sealed by Allan Okello.
Allan Okello(20) joined by Mustafa Kizza after scoring the third goal for Uganda
This is the fifth consecutive time that Uganda Cranes will play at the Chan finals following earlier successes in 2011 (Sudan), South Africa (2013), Rwanda (2016) and lately Morocco (2018).
Uganda Cranes XI
Uganda Cranes XI:
Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Mustapha Kizza, Halid Lwaliwa (Captain), John Revita, Yusuf Ssozi, Nicholas Kasozi, Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo (78’ Dan Muzeyi Sserunkuma), Mike Mutyaba (65’ Viane Ssekajugo), Shafiq Kagimu (55’ Bright Anukani)
Substitutes Not Used:
James Alitho (G.K), Musitafa Mujuzi,, Allan Kayiwa, Saidi Kyeyune
Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo ( 4PM)
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 20,000/= (VIP) and 50,000/= (VVIP) – Gates Open by 1 PM
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Platforms including FUFA TV
Uganda leads 3-0 on aggregate
Uganda Cranes starting XI to face Burundi in the return leg of the Total CHAN 2020 Qualifier has been confirmed.
Yusuf Ssozi is one of the two changes from the team that won 3-0 away during the first leg.
Ssozi replaces injured KCCA FC midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mike Mutyaba takes over Viane Ssekajugo’s slot in the starting XI.
The rest of the team that played in Bujumbura is maintained.
Uganda Cranes will seal a fifth consecutive slot to the tournament if they hold onto that convincing lead from the first round.
The match will be broadcast live on FUFA TV, 102.1 FUFA f.m with timely updates on all the official FUFA Social media platforms.
The team against Burundi:
Charles Lukwago (GK), Willa Paul, Mustapha Kizza, Halid Lwaliwa (Capitain), John Revita, Yusuf Ssozi, Nicholas Kasozi, Allan Okello, Fahad Bayo, Mike Mutyaba, Shafiq Kagimu
Substitutes:
James Alitho, Vianney Sekajjugo, Musitafa Mujuzi, Daniel Serunkuma, Allan Kayiwa, Saidi Kyeyune, Bright Anukani
Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi – At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo ( 4PM)
Charges: 5000/= (Ordinary) and 20,000/= (VIP) and 50,000/= (VVIP) – Gates Open by 1 PM
Live on 102.1 FUFA f.m & All Official FUFA Social Media Plat forms
Uganda leads 3-0 on aggregate
Uganda Cranes will qualify for the fifth TOTAL Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament given a convincing result against Burundi on Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo in Kampala.
Leading by a comfortable 3-0 result from the first leg, played in Bujumbura three weeks ago, the Cranes have a superior advantage and are favourites to make the final tournament that will be hosted by Cameroon in 2020.
Viane Ssekajugo, Muzamiru Mutyaba and Mustafa Kizza scored for Uganda during the first leg.
Whereas Mutyaba is out of the match day squad because of injury, the other players who traveled to Burundi are all available for selection.
Allan Kayiwa, goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa and youngster Abdul Karim Watambala were the additions to the team that made the away trip for the first leg.
Uganda Cranes players in a training session
The team started training with non residential drills on Sunday. On Wednesday, they played a test practice match with KCCA FC that ended goalless before entering residential camp at Sky Hotel, Naalya on Thursday.
The coach who has been in charge since the qualification process started, Abdallah Mubiru is optimistic.
‘The players are in shape and ready for the game on Saturday. We had a few aspects we had to address ahead of the return leg and that’s scoring problem. But we handled it and we are optimistic we shall get positive results. We have put much emphasis on transitional play on how to build an attack from our own defence. We also looked at space awareness for instance if we lost the ball how do we recover it very fast.” Mubiru noted.
Mubiru has been working closely with Charles Livingstone Mbabazi, Sadiq Wassa with the newly appointed Uganda Cranes head coach Jonathan McKinstry keeping a keen eye.
Jonathan McKinstry (second left) talks to Abdallah Mubiru (third from left) during one of the mid week sessions as the other officials keep a keen eye
The technical team is spoilt for choice with a number of players in camp all roaring to go for a killer.
Players available for selection:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), James Alitho (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Defenders: Paul Willa (Police), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Arafat Galiwango (Police), John Revita (KCCA), Mustapha Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Mbowa (URA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline)
Midfielders: Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Said Kyeyune (URA), Yusuf Ssozi (Police), David Owori (SC Villa), Allan Okello (KCCA), Shafique Kagimu (URA), Vianne Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Karim Watambala (Vipers), Bright Anukani (Proline), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City), Allan Kayiwa (SC Vipers)
Strikers: Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Dan Sserunkuma (Vipers), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)
The match officials are all from Somalia for the 4 PM kick off match.
Uganda has played at four previous Chan final tournaments in Sudan (2011), South Africa (2014), Rwanda (2016) and lately Morocco (2018).
The FUFA Newsletter for the months of August and September is out. With a series of activities happing in the mentioned period, Vipers SC and KCCA FC were all busy preparing for the new season. The Uganda Cranes also traveled to West Nile where they finally ended their bad run in this region. There is also coverage of the two international friendlies Uganda played against Kenya and Ethiopia. We have also shared with you captivating photos from the FUFA General Assembly in Adjumani.
FUFA Security Committee Chairman and EXCO Member Hajji Badru Sekabira Lukoya has successfully completed a CAF Safety and Security Workshop that took place in Cairo Egypt from 14th – 15th October 2019.
The workshop was aimed at improving the safety and security of fans, players, and officials at the stadium during match day.
During the workshop, Hajji Sekabira and 53 other participants were taken through tutorials sessions in developing capacity among National Security Officers, exchanges on challenges faced by National Security Officers, the importance of safety and security planning and execution phases in all matches, reinforcing the necessity for up-skilling, establishing effective networking and cooperation among National Security Officers.
Notably, Safety and Security regulations that will be used in CAF Competitions were unveiled and highlighted during the workshop.
FUFA Security Committee Chairman Hajji Abdu Sekabira (L) during the Workshop in Cairo
Since safety and security plays a big role in developing the game of football, his acquired skills and knowledge will be vital in the upcoming 2021 AFCON Qualifier fixtures for the National team as he chairs the security committee at FUFA.
‘We have acquired a lot regarding safety and security and I am honored to be part of the workshop’ said Hajji Sekabira
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad graced the closing ceremony and presented certificates to Hajji Sekabira and other participants.
According to CAF, the Workshop was the first of its kind on the continent and hopes to yield a significant improvement in football safety and security during CAF Competitions.
Hajji Sekabira joins a list of FIFA trained security and safety experts which has Dixon Okello, Hajji Jamil Sewanyana, Stephen Kacuumu and FUFA Deputy CEO Humphey Mandu.
Okello has been at various international tournaments including FIFA and CAF Organised events while Hajji Sekabira was the Uganda Cranes Security officer during the AFCON 2019 Finals in Egypt.
The Uganda Men’s National football team, the Cranes (local based) have entered residential camp on Thursday, October 17th, as they intensify their preparations for the forthcoming second leg tie against Burundi in the 2020 Total African Nations Championship (Chan) final in Cameroon.
Right from the preliminary summoned squad of 26 players, Abdullah Mubiru has maintained all of them and entered camp at Sky Hotel in Nalya where they will stay for two days.
Players in early morning training
During their non-residential camp, the Cranes played one practice match to help coaches make tactical assessment on how players respond to match situations in relation to the training yet that game ended in a goalless draw against reigning Uganda Premier league champions, KCCA.
“We felt it wise to test these players in a match situation like this to see what their response is like.” Mubiru noted after KCCA trial game.
“Much as we won 3-0 away in Bujumbura, we must prepare ourselves pretty well by giving attention to each details from the smallest to the biggest and fighting complacency is one of them.” He added.
Jonathan McKinstry (second left) graced the training for the Chan team on Thursday
Tomorrow (Friday October 18th), the coach Abdullah Mubiru shall address the media at Lugogo.
The team will continue with one training session tomorrow on the 18th of this month (October) at the Star Times Stadium in Lugogo at 9 AM.
One of the coaches (Charles Livingstone Mbabazi) supervises the players in a ball work session
Players who have reported to Camp:
Goalkeepers:
Charles Lukwago (KCCA), James Alitho (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Defenders:
Paul Willa ( Vipers SC), Ashraf Mandela (URA), Arafat Galiwango (Police), John Revita (KCCA), Mustapha Kizza (KCCA), Halid Lwaliwa (Vipers), Paul Mbowa (URA), Musitafa Mujuzi (Proline)
Midfielders:
Nicholas Kasozi (KCCA), Said Kyeyune (URA), Yusuf Ssozi (Police), David Owori (SC Villa), Kirizestom Ntambi (Wakiso Giants), Allan Okello (KCCA), Shafique Kagimu (URA), Vianne Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Karim Watambala (Vipers), Bright Anukani (Proline), Ibrahim Orit (Mbarara City), Allan Kayiwa (SC Vipers)
Strikers:
Fahad Bayo (Vipers), Dan Sserunkuma (Vipers), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)
At Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala (Live on 102.1 FUFA fm, BBS Telefaina and All Official FUFA social media platforms)
When the 2019 Airtel – FUFA Awards take center stage on 14th December 2019 at Speke Resort in Munyonyo, more personalities stand to be rewarded.
In total, there are 14 categories of awards that will be recognised, an increment from last year’s 9.
This was confirmed by the chairman of the Airtel – FUFA Awards Rogers Byamukama during the launch of the fifth edition held at Serena Hotel on Wednesday, 16th October 2019.
‘We are excited to have the Airtel – FUFA Awards. This will be the fifth edition running and this time round we have added five more categories. We have added the Airtel – FUFA Best XI for female, Airtel – FUFA Women football coach of the year, best squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year, FUFA Member Associations’ Awardand the Team Fans of the Year (for all FUFA Competitions like the Star Times Uganda Premier League, Star Times FUFA Big League, FUFA Women Elite League, FUFA Drum and the like)’ Byamukama explained.
The launch of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2019 at Serena Hotel, Kampala. Next to Camera is Rogers Byamukama
The period considered started on 7th December 2018 and the closing date will be 14th December 2019.
Coaches of the FUFA Women Elite League nominated their top 5 candidates for the FUFA Female player of the year 2019.
There will be second round of voting by the coaches and captains for the Male player of the year and Female player of the Year to get the top 5.
Public Voting:
Public voting will get underway after release of top 5 for Male and Female Player of the Year on 14th November until 14th December 2019.
For the fifth year in a row, Airtel Uganda has remained the main sponsors of the awards with a financial kitty of Shs 100M.
Other partners include; Ecobank Uganda Limited, NIC Holdings Limited, Nile Breweries Limited, Pepsi and BIDCO Uganda Limited.
Full List of the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards Categories:
1 – Airtel – FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
2 – Airtel – FUFA Female Player of the Year 2019
3 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Men)
4 – Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women) – New
5 – Airtel – FUFA Coach of the Year 2019
6 – Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year – New
7 – FUFA Presidential Award
8 – Airtel – FUFA Fair Play Award 2019 (UPL)
9 – Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019 (FJL)
10 – Airtel – FUFA Beach Soccer Player of the Year
11 – Airtel – FUFA Fans’ Favorite Uganda foreign based Player
12 – Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year – New
13 – FUFA Member Associations’ Award – New
14 – Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions) – New
Nominees:
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
Shafiq Kagimu (URA)
Saidi Kyeyune (URA)
Mike Mutyaba (KCCA)
Viane Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants)
Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa)
Joel Madondo (Busoga United)
Daniel Sserunkuma (Vipers)
Allan Okello (KCCA)
Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City)
Deogratious Ojok (BUL)
Bright Anukani (Proline)
Hillary Mukundane (Mbarara City)
Mustafa Kizza (KCCA)
Allan Kayiwa (Vipers)
Ivan Bogere (Proline)
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Team Fans of the Year 2019
SC Villa Fans
Onduparaka Fans
KCCA Fans
Tooro United Fans
West Nile Province
Acholi Province Fans
Lango Province Fans
Bunyoro Province Fans
Nominees for Airtel – FUFA Female player of the Year, 2019
At Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala (Live on 102.1 FUFA fm and All Official FUFA social media platforms)
The Airtel – FUFA Awards for the year 2019 were officially launched at Serena Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday.
This year’s awards shall be held on Saturday, 14th December 2019 under the theme ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest footballers’.
The launch at Serena was attended by the Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha, FUFA Executive Committee members, Sponsors and partners, as well as the media.
The main sponsors Airtel Uganda announced their package of UGX 100M.
The other partners for this year’s awards are; Bet Lion, Nile Special, Bidco Uganda Limited, Pepsi, BBS Terefayina, NIC Holdings, 102,.1 FUFA fm and Ecobank Uganda.
L-R: 3rd FUFA Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Noela Byuma, Justus Mugisha, Remmie Kisakye and Rogers Byamukama during the Airtel FUFA Awards 2019 launch at Serena Hotel, Kampala. They are seen here receiving the dummy cheque from Airtel’s Kisakye.NIC Holdings Limited has contributed UGX 10M towards the Airtel FUFA Awards 2019
New Categories:
The new categories include; Airtel – FUFA Best XI 2019 (Women), Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year, Best Squad (Club/National Team) of a particular Year, FUFA Member Associations’ Award and the Team Fans of the Year (FUFA Competitions).
L-R: 3rd FUFA Vice President Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha and Chairman FUFA Awards Committee Rogers Byamukama
‘In 2013, we thought we could take Uganda’s football higher. We presented our manifesto and it was accepted by the stake holders who endorsed it. In 2014, we transformed the manifesto into a five year strategic plan with the vision of being the number one footballing country on and off the pitch. We sold the idea to sponsors and partners in 2015 and the awards are now a permanent fixture on the FUFA activity calendar. I thank our sponsors and partners for coming together with us to work with us. I also thank the committees that have been organizing.In a special way, I want to thank Airtel Uganda for being with us all throughout not only with Uganda Cranes but in football development through the Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) and the Kingdom. I also thank NIC Holdings Limited for the insurance to our players’ Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha
The Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugsha addressing the media today at Serena Hotel
‘We are here excited for the fifth year running to unveil the awards where we recognize the best of talents. Objective of these awards is to reward excellence. We also recognize those that have built a strong foundation to the game. The top awards will be the male & female players of the awards. The awards will be held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Saturday, 14th December 2019.mThese awards are valid for the Season effective 7th December 2018 to 14th December 2019. The coaches and captains made nominees for the male and female players of the year. There will be two rounds of voting. There are three catergories of voters; Coaches, Captains and fans. 50% will belong to coaches and 25% to captains and fans. I thank the partners – Airtel Uganda, NIC Holdings, Bet Lion, Pepsi, Bidco Uganda Limited, ECO Bank, BBS Telefaina. The Dress Code will be formal preferably a black Tie. Rogers Byamukama, FUFA Executive Committee member and Chairperson Airtel FUFA Awards Committee
Remmie Kisakye, Head of Brand & Communications at Airtel Uganda during the launch of the Airtel FUFA Awards 2019
‘As Airtel Uganda, we pride in football development and nurturing. We do not shy away from milestones registered at the national team (Uganda Cranes).We reaffirm our commitment to Uganda’s football. We are also the main sponsors of the Airtel Masaza cup. Some players have also graduated to the Uganda Cranes from Masaza Cup’ – Remmie Kisakye, head of Brand and Communications – Airtel Uganda
Primrose Kobusingye, Head of Marketing and Communications at Ecobank Uganda
‘We are very privileged to associate with these awards for the past three years. We promise to continue with this partnership. We believe in this institution of FUFA and we commit to continue supporting’. – Primerose Kobusingye, Head of Marketing and Communications at Ecobank Uganda Limited.
Pamela Abonyo, Head Corporate Communications – NIC Holdings Limited
‘At NIC, we believe in supporting football. This year makes the 11th year when we have partnered with FUFA. We have made a long term investment in sport particularly in football’ – Pamela Abonyo, Head Corporate Communications – NIC Holdings Limited
Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry during the launch of the 2019 Airtel FUFA Awards at Serena Hotel
‘When I arrived in Uganda, I was assured that there are a pool of talented players and whoever makes the starting eleven is good enough to do the job. I am humbled for FUFA to recongize female players as well”- Johnathan McKinstry, Uganda Cranes Head Coach
‘We are privileged to be part of this event. As a Buganda Kingdom Television, we believe that football has to be nurtured. We are also the official broadcasters of the Airtel Masaza Cup. Therefore, to broadcast the Awards, we are in the right place’ – Alice Namatovu, BBS TV – Sales and Marketing Director
Bernard Musinguzi, Sales and Marketing Executive Bet Lion
‘Thanks to the organizing team for organizing these beautiful events. We pledge to support the Awards once again and we shall promote them on all our social media platforms’ – Bernard Musinguzi, Sales and Marketing Executive Bet Lion
The coaches Mike Mutebi of KCCA FC and Maroons’ Douglas Bamweyana
‘Awards are motivational. Like Messi, if you are best, you will win over and over. Professionalism starts here. These players have been motivated by the awards and the coaches too. Thank Airtel Uganda for the development strategy. National team must be evolving to make it easy for the head coach of Uganda Cranes, Jonathan McKinstry. Clubs in Uganda must appreciate the development of players just like we did for the 2019 CECAFA Clubs Kagame Cup’ – Mike Mutebi, three time winning best coach
Nominees:
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year 2019
Shafiq Kagimu (URA), Saidi Kyeyune (URA), Mike Mutyaba (KCCA), Viane Ssekajjugo (Wakiso Giants), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume), Bashir Mutanda (SC Villa), Joel Madondo (Busoga United), Daniel Sserunkuma (Vipers), Allan Okello (KCCA), Paul Mucureezi (Mbarara City), Deogratious Ojok (BUL), Bright Anukani (Proline), Hillary Mukundane (Mbarara City), Mustafa Kizza (KCCA), Allan Kayiwa (Vipers), Ivan Bogere (Proline)
Nominees for Airtel FUFA Team Fans of the Year 2019
SC Villa, Onduparaka, KCCA, Tooro United, West Nile Province, Acholi Province Fans, Lango Province Fans, Bunyoro Province Fans
Nominees for Airtel – FUFA Female player of the Year, 2019
Saturday, 19th October 2019: Uganda Cranes Vs Burundi
*At Star Times Stadium, Lugogo (4 PM)
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The Uganda National Football Team, Uganda Cranes of local based players has on Tuesday 15th October entered day three of non residential training in Lugogo at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo, Kampala.
The two hour session witnessed the head coach Abudallah Mubiru take the players through several paces for agility, space awareness, transitional play, passing, crossing, dribbling and creating scoring opportunities.
Allan Kayiwa and Kirizestom Ntambi, fresh from Uganda Cranes International friendly in Ethiopia against Ethiopia also joined the rest in the training.
Allan Kayiwa, Mustafa Kizza and Paul Willa vey for possession during the training session on Tuesday morningThe players in a stretching drillGoalkeeping coach Sadiq Wassa closely monitors Joel Mutakubwa (down), James Alitho and Charles Lukwago during their work-outs
Tuesday had a double session in the morning and afternoon and the training regime will continue through the week until match-day on 19th October.
‘We are fortunate enough that all players have reported including those who traveled with the senior team to Ethiopia friendly,Ntambi and Kayiwa. Everyone is working hard and they’re positive towards our training’ Mubiru noted shortly after morning session.
The team is expected to enter residential training on Thursday in Naalya at Sky Hotel.
The ball work time during the Tuesday morning session
The Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Charles Lukwago (KCCA), James Alitho (URA), Joel Mutakubwa (Kyetume)
Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) will officially launch the fifth edition of the Airtel – FUFA Awards on Wednesday, 16th October 2019 at Achwa Hall, Serena Conference Centre in Kampala.
‘We are excited that the fifth edition of the Airtel – FUFA Awards shall be launched officially on Wedneday, 16th October 2019 at Serena Conference Centre in Kampala starting at 9 am. There are new categories that have been added to spice up the already existing ones over the years. All the other details will be known at the launch. All the media houses are hereby invited ‘ saidAhmed Hussein, FUFA Communications Director.
Last year, Moses Waiswa and Ruth Aturo won the overall Male and Female accolades that also came with a cash reward and a vehicle as the grand the prize.
Uganda Cranes main sponsors, Airtel Uganda will for the fifth year in a row lead the list of sponsors and partners of the glamorous awards.
FUFA has given over 1600 balls to fourth division football clubs across the country as part of the support to football developments for District Football Associations (DFA). Each club got two balls.
The distribution of balls to all active clubs was done through their Region Football Associations to the District Football Associations.
In the same perspective, FUFA plans to donate up to 5000 balls to clubs in different FUFA sanctioned competitions across the country.
Besides StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the federation oversees FUFA Big League (Second Division), Regional Leagues (Third Division), fourth and fifth division leagues through DFAs.
The Ag. FUFA President Justus Mugisha said that the federation has decided to empower Regional Football Associations and District Football Associations both financially and logistically because football can only be developed from the grassroots.
Chairman of West Nile Region Edoni Brahan Nasur applauded FUFA for the gesture as the exercise empowers them to improve football development in line with FUFA’s Vision to be the number one football Nation in Africa on and off the field.
‘The distribution of the balls is timely for clubs to start preparations for the new season. Some of the clubs here did not even have a ball to train with for the new season. We thank FUFA for this great gesture towards football development. This support will really make a difference’ said Edoni
North East Region chairman Odong John agrees with his colleague saying that many clubs in Karamoja that take part in region football competitions are excited with the donation FUFA has made. Such contribution had never happened in the area.
The balls were distributed depending on the number of football clubs in a district that played in the FUFA fourth division league last season.
‘The clubs now see returns of their contribution to FUFA activities. Instead of paying for licenses and buying your own balls to play with, it is a way of FUFA paying back’ noted Kitara Region Football Association Chairman Ayebale James
MAIN PHOTO: Some of the Club officials with the balls donated by FUFA
